Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of March 18, 2022.
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet with an extremely low bulk density. Plus, observe storms on Saturn. And a pulsar has shot energetic particles in a thin straight line that extends for light-years.
Nature proves truth is still stranger than fiction: A pulsar has shot energetic particles in a thin, straight line that extends for light-years into space.
The Moon is barely past full. Once it's well up late this evening, it forms a nearly right triangle with Arcturus about three fists to its left and Spica below it. At dawn, Venus, Mars, and Saturn continue to form their gradually morphing triangle.
As Saturn returns to the morning sky, will this otherwise serene-looking planet experience another bout of severe weather? Keep your eyes peeled for white spots!
Join this free virtual event as Richard Bell takes you on a colorfully illustrated tour of the spring sky. Along the way he’ll explore the large-scale structure of the universe, and find out who (or what) is the true King of Spring. Star maps will be provided.
